Driver's License

U.S. Driver's License

A valid license from the United States can be exchanged for a Class 5, 6 or 7 when the applicant presents a valid license of equivalent class. Please verify the "Date of First License" is on your driver license card. A driving record/history from your local DMV might be required if it is not on your US Driver's license. All other classes would require testing and applicants must provide applicable medical reports and undergo vision screening. All applicants must present immigration and residency documentation along with acceptable identification (one from each category) and proof of residency as stated below:

1. Proof of Canadian Residency

Canadian Passport/Canadian Birth Certificate

Citizenship Card/Permanent Resident Card

Foreign Passport with Valid Work/Study Permit

2. Photo Identification

Valid Canadian Passport

Valid foreign Passport with appropriate immigration documents

Valid Permanent Resident Card

Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) Card (Federal issued)

** If you have no photo identification, please come in with a family member that has a valid government issued photo ID **

3. Second Supporting Identification (2nd ID)

Alberta Health Card

Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate

Canadian Citizenship Certificate

Income tax receipts

Government assistance document(s) (e.g. Income Suport document etc.)

4. Proof of Alberta Residency (Must be within 90 days)

Current Utility Bills

Government Mail

Mortgage Document or Official Lease Agreement

Current Pay Stub with Current Address

Current Credit Card Statement or Bank Statement (must be a Mailed Bank Statement) - an electronic copy will not be accepted

Some examples of unacceptable support documents are:

Bank or credit cards

Interim/temporary driver's license

Business cards

Cheque cashing cards

Library card

Financial responsibility insurance card (pink card)

Social Insurance Number cards

For clients under the age of 18 years old, consent of parents/legal guardians is required.